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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 22, 1939
Page
49
Reports from the Franco German frontier say French guns repulsed a German attack on the Perl Schudorf road as rain ceased. British expeditionary forces in France near a quarter of a million troops, with stronger defenses and increased artillery, face reduced attack likelihood barring major German pressure.
Richard J. Clay testified in St Louis court that Frankie and Johnny were sweethearts and that Frankie killed for attention from Alice Pry, naming Johnny as Albert Britt and recalling the 1899 case. He described Frankie as a nice, ladylike woman and asserted Frankie and Johnny’s relationship amid local gossip.
Fritz Kuhn national head of the German American Bund says he wrote Rep. Martin Dies protesting that the committee leader disclosed names and addresses of Bund unit leaders, accusing Dies of breaking faith.
London British War Minister Leslie Hore-Belisha said in a Saturday broadcast that Germany’s eastward push had been blocked by Soviet Russia and Turkey. He warned of heavy price for any mass attack to break the western blockade and urged guarantees for a new order before Britain would quit fighting. He noted stronger Allied defenses and listed three possible German courses: land sea and air assault, staying quiescent awaiting Britain’s offensive, or provoking a discussion of peace terms.
Four camouflaged twin motored bombers valued at 95 000 dollars each from Lockheed were flown from Love Field Dallas to Newark ahead of an anticipated arms embargo repeal. Carried to Botwood Newfoundland then to England they are part of a 22 million dollar British order.
Athens Georgia AP reports University of Georgia economist Dr B P Beckwith observed on Saturday that companies paying higher executive salaries tend to earn higher profits on average than those paying average or low salaries.
Moscow circles forecast a new Soviet diplomatic push in the Balkans after Izvestia warned Turkey Britain and France seek to fan enmity with Germany and the Soviet Union. Officials suspect Moscow aims to extend influence into the Balkan and near eastern zones while settling with Finland to finish Stalin Molotov Baltic security plans. The Finnish delegation's Moscow arrival heightens speculation on talks resuming Tuesday.
Izvestia editorial says Russia aims to stay peaceful with Germany but may speed up consultative and cooperative steps under the Soviet German amity pact. It asserts Soviet prestige is intact after the Ankara coup and warns Turkey to bar Allied warships from accessing the Black Sea via the Dardanelles while signaling readiness of the Black Sea fleet to counter Allied moves.
Istanbul reports Britain and France agreed to advance Turkey 240 million dollars in credits in exchange for the Turkish mutual assistance pacts signed last week with the Anglo French entente.
New York report notes a severe autumn drought impacting eastern cities with lower rainfall, strained reservoirs, and possible agricultural effects. Officials monitor water levels as dry conditions persist through the season.
The U S Chamber of Commerce criticizes the wage hour changes due to take effect next week. It warns of higher costs and productivity problems for firms already operating with lengthy hours and calls for a survey of local impacts. A likely textile industry challenge looms over the 32 34 cent minimum.
The treasury reports that its gold hoard on Saturday rose past 17 billion dollars, accounting for 67 percent of all government and central bank gold reserves globally.
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